NAZA landing gear ($20, all parts available at Lowe's).

[babs701]

So I replaced the Bic Pens (yesterdays post...which gave me the idea for these) with some rugged aluminum landing gear. I purchased all the parts at Lowe's for just under $20 (including the miniature pipe cutter) and completed the build and install in about 40 min.
Parts:
-1/4" x 3' solid aluminum rod: $3.21
-2 packs 1/4" heat shrink tubing: $3.92
-1/8-5/8" mini tube cutter: $6.95
-2 packs (4 count each pack -white) 1/4" tube end protectors: $1.74
-2 packs (three count each pack - yellow) 5/16" tube end protectors: $1.74
I had the two way tape and small black zip ties, but you'll need these as well.

The build:
-With the pipe cutter, I cut four sections of the aluminum rod at 6-1/2"
-Wrapped with heat shrink.
-Placed white end protectors on both ends of all 4 rods.
-Placed yellow end protectors over the white protectors on one side of rods for extra wear, as this side will be contacting the ground.
-Cut small strips of two way tape and apply to the outside of the NAZA's skids.
-Zip tied new landing gear to skids.

With the GoPro mounted in it's protective case beneath (centered) the NAZA, this set up allows for one inch of ground clearance. The landing gear is at no time in the frame of the camera at the r5 setting. Very light weight, very strong...they don't budge.

Just wanted to share a cheap easy build...just a bit more expensive than the Bic Pens! :livid:
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[RTRyder]

I've been doing a similar setup to my F frames for a while now using carbon fiber tube with a core of solid carbon fiber rod superglued inside. To date I have yet to break one, they always pop the tywraps in crashes and I just tie it back on afterward...

Ken

 

[babs701]

I was going to use carbon fiber but would need to order it online. These might bend in a crash, but then again, something always breaks. Where did you get the carbon fiber from?

 

[RTRyder]

I was going to use carbon fiber but would need to order it online. These might bend in a crash, but then again, something always breaks. Where did you get the carbon fiber from?

The local hobby shop stocks it in a bunch of different sizes, I use 5mm tube on the F450 and the F330 in the picture has 3mm, both very light and very strong.

Ken

 

[babs701]

I'll have to check with my local shop. Thanks for the info!

 

[biffstephens]

I wonder how hard those fiberglass CB antenna rods would be to cut. That would get more break resistance and light as well. Great idea though....I might go to Lowes on Saturday! I want to get my GoPro in the air!

 

[bigmoebbq]

for you guys mounting the gopro upside down. is there a setting that lets you reverse the image? or do you do it when you convert the video? if so this would solve a problem with having my props in the picture.

 

[Badfrog]

for you guys mounting the gopro upside down. is there a setting that lets you reverse the image? or do you do it when you convert the video? if so this would solve a problem with having my props in the picture.

There is a setting in the GoPro...


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[biffstephens]

for you guys mounting the gopro upside down. is there a setting that lets you reverse the image? or do you do it when you convert the video? if so this would solve a problem with having my props in the picture.

Your basically telling the go pro that it is upside down to start with. I think in the menu it says UP with an arrow and you can reverse that.

 

[bigmoebbq]

Awesome thanks
I never read the manual..lol

i think I have some old carbon arrows laying around. This might do the trick I need.

 

[babs701]

Yes...there's a firmware update you'll have to download and install (easy to do) for this function to work. After installed, go to your settings menu and you'll have 2 choices. "UP" for normal shooting and "UPd" for upside down shooting. Choose UPd and you'll be all set.

Link to the firmware update: http://pointofviewcameras.com/gopro-hd-firmware-upgrade#UPd

Instructions once firmware is installed
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And a video description of how to choose the setting. You might have this function already available depending how old your camera is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Lg-Whsj1K5w#!

 

[babs701]

Just thought about this. If you have GPS on your machine, you'll have to adjust your "Z" setting in the assistant software (under the "mounting" tab) since the GPS unit is at a different height.

 

[DucktileMedia]

Yes, it says UP or UPD. For a little more you can get my legs hat actually look good as well as function well. I havent had an unsatisfied customer yet.

http://www.irisaerial.com/products.html

 

[bigmoebbq]

yea IA I have been looking at your products for a while now. Saw it over at FPVLab. I have to decide on a great frame first then I will surely be looking at your site.

 

[babs701]

Actually...scratch that post. GPS still works just fine the way it is.

 

[BobinAZ]

Not that it's important, but I've been using the same idea on my Flamewheel for awhile. Where mine differs is that I CA the carbon legs to the outer edge of Flamewheel legs instead of using tie wraps. They stand up (no pun intended) to all but the hardest landings. If one does occur, the CA lets go saving the arm. A bit of CA to re-adhere the rod to the arm and you're ready to go.

It's all good.